accrete vs accumulate
accumulate vs accreteaccrete and accumulate both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| accrete | No | No | Yes | No |
| accumulate | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
accumulate is a hypernym of
accrete; that is, accumulate is a
word with a broader meaning than accrete:
- accrete: grow or become attached by accretion
- accumulate: increase in amount by collecting or gathering
| accrete (verb) | accumulate (verb) |
|---|---|
| grow together (of plants and organs) | increase in amount by collecting or gathering |
| grow or become attached by accretion | get or gather together |
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